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Each state has regulations governing various elements of distance counseling and technology integration that are constantly evolving. Many changes are made in response to questions or situations posed by practicing counselors or complaints from the public. It is essential to remain current on these ongoing changes by attending state licensure board meetings or visiting licensure board websites for updates and rule changes. In addition, it is important to explore your professional liability insurer’s risk management guidelines and policies to understand how they view technology-assisted services in contrast to face-to-face services. Additional insurance riders may be required to supplement the standard policy. The risk management team may also provide recommendations for safeguards. Wheeler and Bertram (2019) warned that eventually counselors may need to explore cyber-risk insurance as a part of their liability insurance coverage or as a stand-alone policy. Please explore Chapter 6 for more information on hardware and software safety.